Top 12 Ux ui designer internship Jobs in California

Internship, UX Design, Design Studio (Winter/Spring 2027)
Tesla —Hawthorne, CA
- $20 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Internship
- Communication skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Product Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Computer Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Creative Design Intern (TikTok-Design) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —Los Angeles, CA
- $28.50 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Computer Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Product Designer, Internship - US Government
Palantir Technologies —Palo Alto, CA
- Full-time
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CYBER FORZA —Santa Clara, CA
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CYBER FORZA —Santa Clara, CA
- Email
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- Bachelor of Science
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Product Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Internship
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Frontend Developer Intern
CYBER FORZA —Santa Clara, CA
- Email
- English
- Office
- Internship
Internship, Commercial UI Software Engineer, Energy Engineering (Fall 2026)
Tesla —Palo Alto, CA
- $20 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer Science
- Office
- US work authorization
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Product Designer Project Intern (TikTok-Design-UX) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Bachelor of Science
- Fair chance
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Content Design Intern (Monetization Ads) - 2027 Summer
TikTok —San Jose, CA
- $30 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Writing skills
- Continuous improvement
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Design Intern
Sacramento Kings —Sacramento, CA
- $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Internship
- Entry level
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
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CYBER FORZA —Santa Clara, CA
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Internship, UX Design, Design Studio (Winter/Spring 2027)

Tesla -
Hawthorne, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time | Internship
$20 - $50 an hour

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Flextime
Adoption assistance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Responsive design
Collaboration with product development teams
Visual communication design
Graphic Design
Product design
User flows
Mobile app design
User research for product design
Professional art or design
Figma
Prototypes
Communication skills
Entry level
Mobile design

Full Job Description

What to Expect

Consider before submitting an application:

This position is expected to start around January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (ending approximately May 2027 or later, if available). We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site, for most internships. Our internship program is for students who are actively enrolled in an academic program. Recent graduates seeking employment after graduation and not returning to school should apply for full-time positions, not internships.

International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week on-site. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.

Internship Program at Tesla

The Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize and develop emerging talent. Our year-round program places the best students in positions where they will grow technically, professionally, and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows the intern to experience life at Tesla by including them in projects that are critical to their team’s success.

About the Team

Tesla is looking for an exceptional and passionate User Experience Design Intern to create high-impact web and mobile experiences. Your focus will revolve around innovating product experiences that guide customers along their journey, assisting them in discovering the ideal vehicle, charging, and energy products tailored to their lifestyles as well as internal applications used by employees. You will be responsible for researching, designing, innovating, prototyping, and testing new responsive digital experiences that pave the way for the future of electric vehicles and energy products. Our experiences are transforming the way consumers, businesses, and municipalities transition to EVs and sustainable energy.

As an intern of the UX Design organization, you will be at the forefront of transforming the digital landscape for Tesla's energy and vehicles across the globe. You will play a pivotal role in designing and innovating the end-to-end cross platform user experiences that set new standards in the industry. You will collaborate with product managers, content managers, engineers and global partners as a key contributor and originator. You will conceptualize, design, and implement best-in-class digital and retail experiences to guide customers in making their orders. We expect exceptional design skills, creative problem-solving and a great sense of aesthetics. The experiences of Tesla are innovative, simple, and minimalistic.

Location: Fremont, CA

What You'll Do

Focus on user centric design platforms
Leverage user flows and visual designs such as UI elements
Research and define UX strategy, contribute to the overall product and design direction from concept to implementation
Develop creative and innovative design solutions for various types of customers from different backgrounds and with different requirements
Constantly measure how designs are performing for target customers; iterate and improve those experiences as needed
Work in a highly collaborative environment; invest in building relationships and trust with other designers, software engineers and product partners
Present work to partners, stakeholders and senior leaders regularly
Leverage Tesla UX design standards and guidelines. Advocate for consistency across team members and partners

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Human-Computer Interaction or related field
An excellent portfolio showcasing user experience, visual design and UI work with a strong design sensibility and excellent, user centric storytelling
Excellent visual, UI, and interaction skills, ability to think through complex interaction design
Proficient and highly skilled in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools
Customer-focused, with experience using design research methods to uncover customer insights
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, able to work independently but also collaborative and driven by group critique
Ability to perform in a fast paced, high stress iterative design process under minimal supervision

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$20.00 - $50.00/hour + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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